Building Systems of Hope: Conversations on Human Trafficking

Host Vivian Ko , assistant director of Professional Development and Worker Well-being, Research & Evaluation at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, explores how Florida’s foster parents serve as frontline partners in prevention, what approaches support positive outcomes for children, and where systems can be improved. Vivian, an adoptive mom and former foster parent herself, talks with fo...

Content & Support Disclaimer:  This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this episode, Lauren Herod speaks with three guests who lead efforts to prevent human trafficking and help victims of commercial sexual abuse i...

Content & Support Disclaimer:  This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this episode,  Dr. Joan Reid,  professor of criminology at the University of South Florida and director of the  USF Trafficking in Persons Rese...

Content & Support Disclaimer:  This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised.  In this episode,  Dr. Charrita Ernewein , assistant professor at the University of Tampa and director of community education for the  ⁠FREE Netwo...